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Preparing for job success in Cyber Security
By Owen Jobling, CEO BeecherMadden
BeecherMadden is a specialist recruitment business with expertise in placing specialist talent
across Corporate Governance and Niche Technology. We work with global clients to identify
talent from entry level graduates with relevant degrees, through to executives.
At BeecherMadden we take great pride in supporting graduate talent. The following covers the
basics we suggest that any graduate searching for employment should follow.
Before you take your next career step, be sure you know where you're heading. Map out your
career and personal goals, and make sure the two compliment, rather than conflict with each
other. In these challenging times ensure you look at opportunities based on the position,
complete opportunity and total financial package rather than just aiming for the best base salary.
Where do you start?
Speak to industry professionals
Specific agencies (meet with them face-to-face and find out what positions are available)
Get advice from colleagues, who are working in an environment which you desire, and
find out what key factors they think led to them getting that job
Check Internet job boards for positions (Continuity Central’s job listings are a good
starting point)
Discreetly submit your CV to job boards that accept them
Contact industry relevant institutes or bodies
Go to events and join forums
Most importantly be proactive in your approach!
CV / Resume construction
It is essential to provide prospective employers and recruiters with a clean CV to ensure you get
past the first hurdle!
The basics:
1. Contact information
2. Summary statement
3. Professional experience - The body of the position description has two parts:
a) Description of your responsibilities; and b) Your accomplishments
4. Education and professional training
5. Technical skills or specialist products used
6. Other (languages, institutes etc.)
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